Senior Project Manager - Aviation Construction (Traveling)

The Weitz Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus Program

Benefits package (HSA & FSA)

Disability programs

Life Insurance

Paid time off

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Volunteer insurance options

Wellness program

Job summary

The Weitz Company is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Aviation business unit in Des Moines, IA. You will lead multiple medium- to large-sized projects, driving schedules, budgets and safety compliance while mentoring others and aligning with company standards.

You will oversee administrative and field construction activities, build stakeholder relationships, and push for value engineering and scope optimization to maximize profitability.

Qualifications

• Education: industry-related college degree is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience: minimum of five (5) years of construction experience with project management; aviation experience preferred.
• Skills: business acumen, leadership, negotiation, communication, and strong construction knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage project schedule and updates; address long lead items and changes.
• Negotiate and execute change orders, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Create monthly status reports, owner billings, and financial risk assessments.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and potential scope reductions.
• Ensure safety plans are communicated to the project team and subs.
• Assist with preconstruction efforts and manage buy-out processes.
• Detect constructability issues and ensure adherence to contracts, budgets and scope.
• Recommend staffing, development needs, and promotions; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Business acumen

Judgment

Communication

Leadership

Client relations

Negotiation

Project management

Construction knowledge

Decision making

Conflict resolution

Tact

Analytical abilities

Education

Industry-related degree

Tools

JDE

Procore

Bluebeam

Asta

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our growing Aviation business unit is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team!

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for profitably managing all administrative and field construction activities to quality standards, while maintaining relationships with all stakeholders on assigned projects. This individual will often oversee multiple medium‑sized projects, a single large‑sized project, or an assigned scope on a single, large, complex project. The Project Manager is expected to demonstrate leadership by following company standards and policies, achieving shared goals, developing others and building high morale and commitment.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and manage project schedule; identify and address long lead items; update project plan as required; initiate changes to ensure adherence
• Negotiate and execute change orders, subcontracts and purchase orders
• Complete monthly project status reports, owner billings and financial risk assessments
• Identify and recommend value engineering and scope reduction opportunities
• Ensure project safety plan is completed and communicated to project team and subcontractors
• Assist with preconstruction efforts
• Manage buy‑out process
• Detect constructability issues with project design
• Understand contract terms, budgets, insurances, bonds and change orders; ensure adherence including work progress being within scope
• Recommend staff development needs, disciplinary actions, job assignments and promotions
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each previously stated duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability necessary to succeed in this role.

• Education: industry‑related college degree is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of construction experience is required, including project management experience. Candidate should have experience managing others with a proven history of leading, teaching, developing and mentoring successfully. Aviation experience is highly preferred.
• Skills: Business acumen, judgment, communication, solid leadership, client relations, negotiation, project management, solid construction knowledge, decision‑making, conflict resolution, tact, adaptable and analytical abilities are all necessary skills for a Project Manager.
• Technology: Candidate should have experience with or be able to learn specific project management and scheduling software (ex: JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, Asta). Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required. Training will be provided on company standards.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax‑Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer‑Paid Short and Long Term Disability Programs
• Employer‑Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan With Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

The Company is an Affirmitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol free workplace and background checks are required if applicable.

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